Feb. 8: Prophetstown State Park, 2 p.m. Bat House Work Shop. Pre-register with Angie Manual (link) for this 15$ program. All materials are provided and at the end of the session you will have a brand new bat house for your property. Bat houses can be seen throughout the county parks. With a loss of habitat, the boxes fill in a great need. Bats are natural bug zappers. Bat houses discourage bats nesting in attics. Meet at the Visitor Center in the Main Office. NO GATE FEE.

Feb. 9: Historic House Research Workshop, 1 p.m., Frank Arganbright Genealogy Research Center (across from the Fowler House). Do you own a historic house? This workshop will be a primer in researching your home as well as preservation advice. There is a 5$ cost for non-TCHA members, free to members. Registration required by Feb. 6. (link).

All of the sledding hills are open. Great snow base for cross-country skiing at Prophetstown State Park.

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Ms. Halsema developed a love of nature at an early age. She has been associated with several groups involved in stopping dams and opening access points along the Wildcat. She has also been active in bringing parks to the area. Through DNR training sessions and the Hoosier Master Naturalist program, she has trained for volunteer opportunities, including the Wabashika Nature Center and the Hoosier Riverwatch program. E-mail: Rosemary.Halsema@gmail.com.